Invocation
We
know, O God, that a prayer of invocation is not a talisman or spell to conjure
you into the sanctuary. We understand that we don’t need to do that, because
you are not only already here, you are always everywhere.
Let
this prayer of invocation, then, be an invitation for us to settle ourselves
and focus our attention on all of the ways your presence transforms our
circumstances in, through, and beyond worship. Let us be aware of your
presence, both in this hour and in our lives; through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen.
Illumination
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| Photo by Fran Curtis Allison Young |
It
seems strange to pray for light, O Lord, in a room that is already full of
light from multiple sources. It may even seem silly to light candles in the
presence of so many lumens. But we do it anyway, recognizing that it is our
hearts and our spirits that need to be able to see; and you, O God, are the
only one who can light those candles. Open our hearts and minds to the light of
your promise, as we read and participate in your story today. Let us find our
own story in yours and in each other’s, so we may find hope and be lifted above
our distress, into the peace of your presence; through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen.
© 2014 Todd Jenkins
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